DNA Extraction
For my chemistry class, we were offered some extra credit in exchange of doing a DNA extraction on our own. The course is divided up in general, organic and biochemistry, and we are finally getting to the final stages of the course. It is surprising to learn how simple extracting DNA can be. Apparently, you only need to blend the material from which you want to extract DNA, mix it with soap and alcohol, and you’re done! The white, sticky, silky stuff floating around is pure DNA. How cool is that? It keeps amazing me how applicable chemistry is!
Tags: Chemistry, DNA extraction, experiential learning, extra credit
